Psychology MSc

Coventry University

Explore psychological theories, research methodologies and real-world applications to gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour, cognition and emotion. If you’re looking to pursue postgraduate professional training in psychology, this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course could be ideal to help you advance your career in the field. Key topics include: biological and cognitive psychology: understand the physical nature of the brain, its connections and computational models of human thought social and individual differences: explore key facets of human behaviour (such as personality and relationships) for both the individual and at the group level human development and diversity: examine human development from conception to end of life, with a focus on diversity independent research and ethics: develop your skills as an independent researcher. Master research design, data collection, analysis and reporting to create a project that aligns with your research interests. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include: presentations independent projects essays multiple choice questionnaires portfolios case studies. The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Psychology and Social Sciences